Opinion No.

Honorable Frank Blazek Criminal District Attorney Walker County Courthouse 1100 University Avenue Huntsville, Texas 77340

Re: Whether a county may reimburse a commissioner for payment of a traffic fine made on behalf of a county employee

Dear Mr. Blazek:

You have asked whether a county may reimburse an individual commissioner for his out-of-pocket payment to county road equipment operators for the amounts of traffic citations issued to them. Essentially, you inquire whether the county may pay traffic fines on citations issued to individuals and to which the individuals evidently pled guilty or…